Perhaps no other driver in NASCAR history earned a similar off-track relationship with Dale Earnhardt as Rusty Wallace. Unsurprisingly, it was Rusty's gritty racing style that garnered that admiration, and while Dale Sr. and Rusty stayed fierce racing rivals, they also spent many years vacationing together. In this episode of DJD Classics, which originally aired 3/25/2019, hear all about Rusty's rise to the top of the racing ranks, from his initial big break to capping off a Hall of Fame career. Rusty recounts his decision to retire early and pursue another passion of his - calling races on TV and MRN. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction & Rusty's Dealerships 02:07 Rusty Wallace's Role In Radio 07:36 Dale Earnhardt & Rusty Wallace's Friendship 11:24 Off Track Buddies, On Track Rivals 13:29 "Just Selling T-Shirts!" 15:08 When Did Rusty Meet Dale Earnhardt? 18:11 The Water Bottle Incident 24:09 Jealous of Jeff Gordon? 25:00 When Rusty Wrecked Darrell Waltrip 31:32 The Effect Of Fans' Responses 32:46 Rusty Learning To Drive Road Courses 40:15 Retired From Racing Too Early? 49:55 The Truth Behind The Beer Battles 51:59 Rusty's Family Life 57:52 Sardines & Stealing Dale's Steering Wheel THE PODCASTS YOU LOVE. THE MERCH YOU NEED. Get it all here: https://shop.dirtymomedia.com/ Follow Dirty Mo Media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DirtyMoMedia Twitter: https://twitter.com/DirtyMoMedia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dirtymomedia TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dirtymomedia_ All About Dirty Mo Media: https://www.dirtymomedia.com